battery replacement SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
130
Statutory checks
130
ŠKODA Service Partners
131
ŠKODA Original parts
131
ŠKODA Original accessories
131
Spoiler
132
Component protection
132
Airbags
132
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
133
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed when
carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and
helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition. After carrying out modifi-
cations, repairs or technical alterations, the vehicle will comply with German
road transport regulations (StVO).
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 131 before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Work on your vehicle, which has been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and can lead to in-
creased wear of parts.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding alterations carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user in order to be handed over to the recyclers at a later
date. This ensures that the vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound
manner.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications, repairs and technical
changes performed by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the warranty » Service schedule .
■
The ŠKODA Partner accepts no liability for products that have not been ap-
proved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with an op-
erational approval or that have been approved by a government testing insti-
tute.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
ŠKODA Partners, who will also perform the professional assembly of the pur-
chased parts.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 130 first.
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with itsintended weather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
He will advise you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the full
functioning of the vehicle as well as to prevent damage.
This involves, for example, the coolant, battery replacement and the like.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 130 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and roadworthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorised for this purpose. 
130General Maintenance

›Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow 3.WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 176
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 170 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 176. Replace the
protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 170 first.
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 121, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
171
Synchronising the remote control
172
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 177
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 171 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Undo the battery cover
A
» Fig. 177 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in area
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2
. 
171Emergency equipment and self-help

Phonesee Infotainment4
Plastic parts135
Pocket in the luggage compartment
83
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
79
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
135
Power outlet 12 V
75
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
32
Power windows56
Button in the front passenger door57
Practical equipment 12-Volt power outlet
75
Reflective vest160
Practical features Pockets on the backs of the front seats
79
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats79
Waste container76
Protective films135
Puncture set165
R
Radiator fan
145
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle164
Rear interior light
64
Rear fog light61
Warning light34
Rear mirror67
Exterior mirror68
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
67
Refuelling141
Fuel141
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery171
Synchronisation process172
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
171
Removing the tow bar, Step 1
125
tow bar, Step 2125
Repairs and technical alterations130
Replacement parts130
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights andparking light
179
Bulb for the fog light180
Bulb for the licence plate light181
Bulb in rear light182
Fuses174
Fuses in the dash panel175
Fuses in the engine compartment176
High beam bulb (halogen headlights)179
Rear window wiper blade173
Vehicle battery153
windscreen wiper blades173
Replenishing Coolant
149
Engine oil147
Windscreen washer fluid145
Revolution counter29
Roof Load
90
Roof rack89
mounting points89
Roof load90
Rubber seals136
Running-in Brake linings106
Engine106
Tyres106
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
52
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
52
Safe securing system52
Safety8
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position8
Head restraints69
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER24
Save electrical energy106
Save fuel106
Seals Vehicle care
136
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt height adjustment
12
Warning light32, 36
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners13
fastening and unfastening13
Inertia reels13
The physical principle of a frontal collision12
Seat features70
Seats Front armrest
71
Head restraints69
Heating70
Rear armrest71
Seat backrests72
Seats and head restraint69
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